Guidebook for Edinburgh
Food Scene
Contemporary Scottish steak & seafood restaurant. The bar beneath ("The Huxley") is also worth a visit
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Kyloe
1-3 Rutland StreetContemporary Scottish steak & seafood restaurant. The bar beneath ("The Huxley") is also worth a visit
Wholesome, tasty food & drink, not to mention great coffee in East End of Edinburgh’s city centre
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Pep & Fodder
11 Waterloo PlWholesome, tasty food & drink, not to mention great coffee in East End of Edinburgh’s city centre
Papii cafe
101 Hanover StFab little café in the City Centre
Pronounced Doo Prash, this small and romantic cellar restaurant offers fine Scottish produce
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Dubh Prais
123B High StreetPronounced Doo Prash, this small and romantic cellar restaurant offers fine Scottish produce
A fine dining experience in the heart of the Royal Mile. Menu is based around fresh Scottish produce
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Angels with Bagpipes
343 High StA fine dining experience in the heart of the Royal Mile. Menu is based around fresh Scottish produce
Nice café within the Palace grounds - handy for before or after a tour
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The Cafe at the Palace
98 CanongateNice café within the Palace grounds - handy for before or after a tour
Valvona Crolla
19 Elm RowStocks high quality Italian deli produce with café attached
Empires
24 St Mary's StTraditional Turkish café - open midday to 11pm (BYOB)
Circus Cafe Bistro
8 Saint Mary's StreetBusy little Bistro / café with pleasant courtyard
Henderson's was Scotland's first vegetarian restaurant (1963) and has built up a loyal following. Their Holyrood Road shop continues the tradition of serving delicious veggie and vegan food.
67 Holyrood Rd
67 Holyrood RoadHenderson's was Scotland's first vegetarian restaurant (1963) and has built up a loyal following. Their Holyrood Road shop continues the tradition of serving delicious veggie and vegan food.
The restaurant is in a very distinct building, behind the Scottish parliament
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Pizza Express
1 Deanhaugh StThe restaurant is in a very distinct building, behind the Scottish parliament
Hemma
75 Holyrood RdOpinion is mixed on this Swedish restaurant & as yet I’ve not tried it
The restaurant from the outside doesn't look that great, however the food is pretty good & it's rated fairly highly
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Xanadu
13-14 Dalziel PlaceThe restaurant from the outside doesn't look that great, however the food is pretty good & it's rated fairly highly
McDonald's
59 London RdNearby fast food if you're on the run!
KFC Edinburgh
Nearby fast food if you're on the run!
Khushi's
10 Antigua StFantastic food. An Edinburgh institution!
A restaurant aware of sustainability & the environment. Ingredients supplied by small, local, artisan growers, breeders, producers, suppliers & foragers.
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TIMBERYARD
10 Lady Lawson StA restaurant aware of sustainability & the environment. Ingredients supplied by small, local, artisan growers, breeders, producers, suppliers & foragers.
Long established Seafood restaurant chain (although this doesn’t detract from the quality!) Quality but casual dining – firm favourite with locals.
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Fishers In The City
58 Thistle StreetLong established Seafood restaurant chain (although this doesn’t detract from the quality!) Quality but casual dining – firm favourite with locals.
Small family-run restaurant, specialising in carefully sourced Aberdeen Angus beef and Scottish Seafood, cooked simply but with flair and attention to detail.
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Wildfire
192 Rose StSmall family-run restaurant, specialising in carefully sourced Aberdeen Angus beef and Scottish Seafood, cooked simply but with flair and attention to detail.
It is a mini bakery with a massive cake cabinet, bursting with cakes, traybakes, brownies, cupcakes, muffins and of course, our famous scones!
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Mimi's Little Bakehouse - Royal Mile
250 CanongateIt is a mini bakery with a massive cake cabinet, bursting with cakes, traybakes, brownies, cupcakes, muffins and of course, our famous scones!
Turkish dishes as well as a large breakfast menu, fresh paninis, baked potatoes & salad dishes. They have fantastic cakes, delicious baklava, authentic Turkish coffee or apple tea.
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Cafe Truva
ShoreTurkish dishes as well as a large breakfast menu, fresh paninis, baked potatoes & salad dishes. They have fantastic cakes, delicious baklava, authentic Turkish coffee or apple tea.
An artisan/craft bakery making fresh bread, pastries, cakes, patisserie and savouries every day. All hand baked on the premises using traditional methods and local produce as far as possible.
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The Manna House Bakery & Patisserie
22-24 Easter RdAn artisan/craft bakery making fresh bread, pastries, cakes, patisserie and savouries every day. All hand baked on the premises using traditional methods and local produce as far as possible.
The Gardener's Cottage
1 London RoadAn unusual location, with great food
Wedgwood The Restaurant
267 Royal MileA fantastic high quality restaurant
Everything Else
Sea Breeze Cafe
8 Earlston PlA fairly average fish & chip shop
Drinks & Nightlife
A bar / restaurant hidden away in Advocates close, with a 200+ whisky shelf & seasonal Scottish menu
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The Devil's Advocate
9 Advocate's ClA bar / restaurant hidden away in Advocates close, with a 200+ whisky shelf & seasonal Scottish menu
Scottish bar/dining experience with over 400 whisky's available for the full Scot's experience!
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Usquabae Whisky Bar And Larder
2-4 Hope StreetScottish bar/dining experience with over 400 whisky's available for the full Scot's experience!
Fantastic gourmet burgers, with plenty more large/small dishes (including vegetarian) to choose from. The bar serves 20+ beer and ale varieties as well as wines, spirits & classic cocktails.
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The Holyrood 9A
9a Holyrood RdFantastic gourmet burgers, with plenty more large/small dishes (including vegetarian) to choose from. The bar serves 20+ beer and ale varieties as well as wines, spirits & classic cocktails.
The Safari Lounge
21 Cadzow PlA great local bar serving reasonably priced tasty food
Kilderkin
67 CanongateA great wee pub known for its selection of 100+ rums! Food is also served
Sightseeing
The Real Mary King's Close
2 High StTake a tour underneath Edinburgh's Old Town!
Victoria Street
Victoria StreetLovely bar's, restaurants and shops along this street.
National Museum of Scotland and also where no. 35 bus from Airport stops.
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Chambers Street
Chambers StreetNational Museum of Scotland and also where no. 35 bus from Airport stops.
Dynamic Earth
Holyrood RoadInformative interactive exhibits about planet earth
Scottish Parliament Building
Free guided tours are available
Pleasance
60 PleasanceLots of Festival venues hosted here.
Princes Street
Princes StreetShops and views
Lots of good restaurants here, Iris, Cafe St Honore, Fishers in the City, Bon Vivant...
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Thistle Street
Thistle StreetLots of good restaurants here, Iris, Cafe St Honore, Fishers in the City, Bon Vivant...
Grassmarket
10 GrassmarketLots of bars and restaurants here with views to the Castle
Edinburgh Castle
CastlehillEdinburgh's iconic Castle
Hof Holyroodhouse
CanongateOur close neighbours! The Queen's residence in Scotland.
Parks & Nature
Arthur's Seat
Great views of the city from this vantage point!
Shopping
An internet Cafe for high speed internet access, with fully installed Skype and webcam services, as well as printing, photocopying, scanning and faxing services.
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Netversal Communications
76 South BridgeAn internet Cafe for high speed internet access, with fully installed Skype and webcam services, as well as printing, photocopying, scanning and faxing services.
TK Maxx
Retail park with Supermarket and other stores.
Essentials
R F Newsagents
110 Spring GardensA local shop, ideal for basic provisions
Tesco Express
4-6 Leith WalkThis small supermarket is open from 6am to 11pm
LloydsPharmacy In Sainsburys
Moray Park TerraceSupermarket